My annual showing of the Firecracker dress. It's a longtime favourite - I've had it for 6 years, and this is it's 9th wearing.
- Dress - JG Hook, thrifted; last worn here a year ago in May 2023
- Camisole - Mantles, vintage 90s, thrifted; not tracked
- Shoes - Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last seen here in March with leopard, peach and buffalo
- Leather jacket (below) - Elizabeth and James, consignment; last worn here in March with plaid and white bookends
It had many fans today.
I swooshed about the office, enjoying the weight and feel.
I still can't quite believe I only paid $28.95 for this.
There is no orange in the print (a light peach is the closest), but these orange shoes still work. Magic!
Outerwear - it was cold and rainy in the morning.
I hate carrying an umbrella.
So I tuck my hair into my beret and it stays dry.
Voila! I like shaking it out like a shampoo ad (no one sees me do this!).
Accoutrements:
None of which were needed by the time I left the office. It was sunny and warm, but windy.
- Beret - consignment
- Silk scarf - Halston, vintage 70s, thrifted
- Gloves - Parkhurst
I walked home with my leather jacket open. It's spring!
The stuff:
These are the most comfy shoes - I had many compliments on them.
Rainbow bling:
After I picked out the dress, I realized this newly-thrifted choker would work perfectly.
- Necklace - thrifted; purchased here for $10.95
- Green stone bracelet - vintage, vintage mall
- Red bracelet - vintage mall
- Earrings - local
- Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
- Silver/aventurine ring - consignment
- Silver/kyanite ring - consignment
That dress is lovely, I'm not surprised you got complimented. That groovy new-to-you pendant couldn't be a better choice. xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the dress, the shoes and the jewelry, plus the blue jacket, beret and fingerless gloves! Could have simply said I love your entire ensemble, but it’s more fun to spend a moment on each word and give each item some love. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
Same story here with the dresses: I've got too many of them and too little time to wear them!
ReplyDeleteYour firecracker dress is yet another favourite of mine and your fabulous new choker couldn't have been a better companion for it! xxx
Beautiful dress! Such a shame about the lack of pockets. I think reading your blog has brought this issue into sharp focus for me - to the point that I'm finding it increasingly hard to tolerate a lack of pockets!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is stunning. I love the shoes as well. You look very feminine and chic!
ReplyDeleteIf your dress has side seams, you can always add side pockets. Just use a pocket pattern from a thrift shop pattern or make one from your clothing and a couple of pieces of fabric.
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